JP2016001277A - Photographic print creation method and photographic print creation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographic print creation method and a photographic print creation device that enable creation of a photographic print having a design that attracts increased attention of a customer (user).SOLUTION: A photographic print creation method for printing using a plurality of images obtained by photographing a user includes the steps of: generating synthesis images G2-G7; generating an arrangement print image PG1 in which the synthesis images G2-G7 are arranged; generating a partial enlarged print image PG2 of one synthesis image selected from the synthesis images G2-G7; and printing the arrangement print image PG1 in an arrangement print region 100 and printing the enlarged print image PG2 in an enlarged print region 200. The step of generating the enlarged print image includes processing to create a decorative image different from a decorative image of the selected one synthesis image and processing not to print part of a synthesis image protruding from the print section regions.

Description

  The present invention relates to a photographic print creation method and a photographic print creation apparatus.

  Photo prints in which a user shoots an object including himself, draws a favorite frame, drawing a character pattern called “Okaki”, combines the background image with the image, and prints the composite image as a sticker print at the photo booth Creation devices (print vending machines with photography booths) are known. Such a photo print creating apparatus is disclosed in the following patent publication.

JP 2013-037142 A

  The main users (customers) of the photo print creation apparatus are a group of women such as junior high school students, high school students, and college students, and a couple of men and women. In recent years, the photographic function of photo print creation devices has advanced, and the function to shoot a smaller face, the function to shoot a larger pupil, the function to shoot skin more white, the function to shoot the whole body slim, etc. Is added, and the orientation of users (customers) has greatly changed from the conventional “I want to look interesting” to “I want to look beautiful”.

  Furthermore, what kind of design the printed image processed and edited on the basis of the photographed image is printed on the photographic print is important in the photographic print creating apparatus.

  The center of the user (customer) of the photo print creation device is a repeater, and the user (customer) visits the amusement area where the photo print creation device is installed many times. A photo print creation device having a photographing function and a photo print design that suits his / her preference is selected from the print creation devices.

  In the photo print created by the photo print creation device, the “photographed image” taken by the user, the “photographed image” based on the process such as brightness, eye size, leg length, etc. The “image”, “background image”, “frame image”, and “edited image” by the user are combined to create a “composite image”.

  When printing on photographic print paper, the above-mentioned “composite image” is printed in a predetermined area, but in some areas, the “composite image” is enlarged and the enlarged “ Printing out a part of the “composite image”. However, in this case, for example, when the “frame image”, “background image”, and “edited image” are cut off in the middle, and the “composite image” is enlarged as it is, the image to be printed As such, there is a concern that the design will be inferior.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a photographic print having a design that attracts the attention of consumers (users) even when the composite image is enlarged and a part of the enlarged image is taken out and printed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a photographic print creation method and a photographic print creation apparatus that enable creation.

The photo print creation method according to the present invention is a photo print creation method for printing a print image created using a plurality of images taken by a user on a photo print paper, wherein a plurality of photos taken by a user are photographed. Generating a plurality of composite images using the images, and generating an array print image in which the plurality of composite images are arranged;
Generating an enlarged print image in which a part of one of the composite images selected from the plurality of the composite images is enlarged; printing the array print image on an array print area of the photographic print paper; and Printing the print image on the enlarged print area of the photographic print paper, and the step of generating the enlarged print image includes a process of making the decoration image different from the decoration image of the selected one composite image. And a process of printing the portion of the composite image located in the print section area and not printing the portion of the composite image protruding from the print section area.

  In another embodiment, the plurality of images obtained by photographing the user include an up image obtained by photographing the upper body of the user and a whole body image obtained by photographing the whole body of the user, and the above image using the up image. The enlargement magnification after printing is different between the case where the enlarged print image is generated using a composite image and the case where the enlarged print image is generated using the composite image using the whole body image.

  In another embodiment, the selected one of the combined images is enlarged so that the enlarged print image includes the user's face in the print section area.

  In another embodiment, the photographic print paper has a rectangular shape extending in the left-right direction, the array print image is printed on the left or right side of the photographic print paper, and the enlarged print area is defined as the array print image. Printed on the opposite side.

  In another form, the outline of the plurality of composite images included in the array print image is a quadrangle, and the outline of the print partition area is different from the outline of the composite image.

  In the photo print creating apparatus based on the present invention, there is provided a photo print creating method for printing a print image created using a plurality of images taken by a user on photo print paper, and a plurality of photos taken by a user. Means for generating a plurality of composite images using the images, means for generating an array print image in which the plurality of composite images are arranged, and one composite image selected from the plurality of composite images Means for generating an enlarged print image in which a part of the image is enlarged, means for printing the array print image on the array print area of the photographic print paper, and printing the enlarged print image on the enlargement print area of the photographic print paper; And the step of generating the enlarged print image performs a process of making the decoration image different from the decoration image of the selected one composite image and the mark. Portion of the composite image that is located in the partition area is printed, the portion of the composite image that protrude from the printed segment area includes a process that does not print.

  According to the present invention, even when a print image is enlarged and a part of the enlarged print image is taken out and printed, creation of a photo print having a design that attracts the attention of the consumer (user) more It is possible to provide a photographic print creation method and a photographic print creation apparatus.

1 is a first perspective view showing a photo print creation apparatus in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a second perspective view showing the photo print creating apparatus in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the photo print creating apparatus in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an overall flow of a creation method in the photo print creation apparatus in the first embodiment. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating sections on which a print image on a photographic print paper according to Embodiment 1 is to be printed, where FIG. 3A is a plan view, FIG. 3B is a front view, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is fitted in each section in the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state of the actual printed photograph print which inserted the printing image in each division in related technology. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is fitted in each section in the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is inserted in each section in the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is fitted in each section in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is inserted in each section in the fifth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is fitted in each section in the sixth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is fitted in each section in the seventh embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is inserted in each section in the eighth embodiment. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is inserted in each section in the ninth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state of the actual printed photograph print which inserted the printing image in each division in Embodiment 10. FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is fitted in each section in the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is inserted in each section in the twelfth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating photographic print printing and sheet discharge direction in the first to ninth embodiments. FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing photographic print printing and sheet discharge direction in Embodiments 10 to 12.

  A photo print creation method and a photo print creation apparatus in each embodiment based on the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each embodiment described below, when referring to the number, amount, and the like, the scope of the present invention is not necessarily limited to the number, amount, and the like unless otherwise specified. The same parts and corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description may not be repeated. It is planned from the beginning to use a combination of the configurations in each embodiment as appropriate.

[Embodiment 1]
(Photo print creation device 1)
With reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a schematic configuration of the photo print creating apparatus 1 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a first perspective view (front, right side, plane) showing a photographic print creation apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a second perspective view showing the photographic print creation apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. Front, left side, plane).

  This photo print creation device (print vending machine with a photography booth) 1 includes a customer service device (pre-user operating device for a stick vending machine) 201, a photographing device (camera for a stick vending machine) 300, image editing. An apparatus (image editing / printing machine for a photo sticker vending machine) 400 and a post-service customer service (post-user operation machine for a sticker vending machine) 500 are provided.

  The prior customer service device 201 includes a coin insertion slot 210, an operation monitor 220, and a speaker 230. The photographing apparatus 300 includes a photographing camera 310, an operation monitor 320, and lighting fixtures 330 and 340. The image editing apparatus 400 includes an operation monitor 410 and a touch pen 420. The subsequent customer service device 500 includes an operation monitor 510 and a photo sticker receiving port 520.

(Functional block of photo print creation device 1)
With reference to FIG. 3, the functional blocks of the photo print creating apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the photo print creation apparatus 1.

  The photo print creating apparatus 1 includes a computer device 1001 that controls the entire photo print creating device 1, a control board 1002 that receives instructions from the operating computer device 1001 and controls various connected devices, and a chroma key. A capture board 1017. These function as the control device 1000 of the photo print creation apparatus 1. The control device 1000 may be mounted on the imaging device 300 or the image editing device 400.

  The computer apparatus 1001 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1003, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 1004, a memory 1005, and a communication unit 1006. The CPU 1003 controls the computer device 1001 by executing a program stored in the memory 1005.

  The control program is stored in the HDD 1004 by being installed in the computer apparatus 1001. A memory 1005 is a main memory of the computer apparatus 1001 and is used as a temporary work area for a control program executed by the CPU 1003.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 1003 executes the control program, so that the control board 1002 controls the light emission of the lighting fixtures 330 and 340 via the light emission control unit 1100.

  The HDD 1004 has a control program for causing the photo print creating apparatus 1 to execute a predetermined process, graphic data and audio data necessary for the process, composite image data indicating a generated composite image, and a plurality of prepared images. Various image data such as a frame image and a plurality of stamp images, background image data indicating a plurality of background images prepared in advance, a sheet design image indicating a plurality of sheet designs prepared in advance, and the like are stored.

  The communication unit 1006 communicates with a server (not shown) via a network such as the Internet.

  The computer apparatus 1001 executes a pre-service process in the pre-service apparatus 201. The computer device 1001 executes a control program and displays a demonstration video, a name input screen, and the like on a reception operation monitor (reception display) 220.

  A touch panel is used as the operation monitor 220, detects contact of a user's finger, and transmits an instruction signal corresponding to the contact to the computer device 1001. The speaker 230 outputs guidance voice, BGM, and the like based on the instruction signal given from the computer device 1001.

  The computer device 1001 executes a photographic image generation process in the photographing device 300. The computer apparatus 1001 executes a control program, and transmits a control signal to the control board 1002 in accordance with a user operation input via the operation monitor (front display) 320 as necessary.

  The control board 1002 causes the light emission control unit 1100 to charge and illuminate the lighting fixtures 330 and 340 according to the light emission mode at the photographing timing. A speaker (not shown) outputs guidance such as an operation method for photographing play, BGM, and the like based on an instruction signal given from the computer device 1001.

  The chroma key capture board 1017 captures video (subject video) captured by the camera 310 for shooting as digital data (still image) at a predetermined time interval (for example, 30 frames / second). The chroma key capture board 1017 detects a region other than the subject from the captured still image using the chroma key technique, and synthesizes a desired background image selected in the detected region. The computer apparatus 1001 performs image processing on the face portion of the subject video, and trims the subject video so that a predetermined image size is obtained.

  The computer device 1001 executes image editing processing. The computer device 1001 executes a control program and transmits a control signal to the control board 1002 in accordance with an input operation using the editing operation monitor (editing display) 410 and the touch pen 420. The computer apparatus 1001 is connected to the operation monitor 410 and controls them.

  The operation monitor 410 detects the touch of the touch pen 420 or the like, and transmits an instruction signal corresponding to the contact to the computer device 1001. The operation monitor 410 displays the edited image (graffitied image) transmitted from the computer device 1001 so as to overlap the photographic image. A speaker (not shown) outputs guidance such as an operation method for editing play, BGM, and the like based on an instruction signal given from the computer device 1001.

  The computer apparatus 1001 communicates with a server (not shown) via a network such as the Internet by the communication unit 1006. The image generated by the photo print creating apparatus 1 can be provided to the user's portable terminal via the server. Thereby, the user can acquire a photographic image and a composite image in the user terminal.

  The computer device 1001 transmits access information (for example, URL) necessary for acquiring a composite image and a print image generated in response to a user's request to the user's portable terminal via the non-contact communication device. Also good.

  The computer apparatus 1001 is connected to the printer 600, transmits a print instruction to the printer, and transmits a print image to be printed. When the printer completes reception of the print image to be printed, it starts printing according to the print instruction.

  In addition to the computer device 1001, the control board 1002 is connected to a fluorescent lamp, a coin control unit, and a service panel.

(Photo print creation flow)
With reference to FIG. 4, a photographic print creation flow using the photographic print creation apparatus in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an overall flow of a creation method in the photo print creation apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The photo print creating apparatus 1 performs a reception process as a pre-service process in the pre-service apparatus 201 at the start of play. In the reception process, a photographic image generation condition process and a background selection process are performed (step S10). The photo print creating apparatus 1 uses the photographing apparatus 300 to photograph a user (player) a plurality of times as a subject and generate a plurality of photographed images (step 20). The photographed image includes a photographic image (up image) in which the upper body of the user is photographed, and a photographic image (whole body image) in which the whole body of the user is photographed, and either one or both are photographed. As an example, the up image is photographed four times and the whole body image is photographed twice.

  The photograph print creating apparatus 1 combines the frame image and background image selected by the user with the photographed image photographed by the photographing apparatus 300 in the image editing apparatus 400 after photographing, and then selects the selected brightness and the like. Image processing such as the size of the eyes is performed to form a processed image. Further, after receiving the graffiti processing (step S30), the image editing apparatus 400 inputs the processed image to the processed graffiti processing. The edited “edited image” is synthesized, and a photographic image synthesis process for generating a “synthesized image” is performed (step S40).

  A plurality of layouts in which the generated “composite image” is arranged in a predetermined layout are presented to the user and a layout selection is accepted (step S50). The composite image is arranged according to the accepted layout, and the “sheet design” Print image processing for generating a print image in which “composite image” is incorporated in “image” is performed (step S60).

  The “synthesized image” includes a processed image in which the “edited image” input by the scribing process is not synthesized. The same applies to the “composite image” used in the following description.

  The photo print creating apparatus 1 uses a printer to print a print image on photo print paper, and discharges the photo print from the photo sticker receiving port 520 of the post-service apparatus 500 (step S70). Furthermore, the photo print creating apparatus 1 transmits the composite image to the terminal owned by the user via the server.

(Printed images and photo prints)
Next, with reference to FIG. 5 to FIG. 8, a printed image and a photographic print created in the present embodiment using the photographic print creation apparatus 1 will be described. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing sections on which a print image of photographic print paper is to be printed. FIG. 5A is a plan view, FIG. 5B is a front view, and FIG. 5C is a left side view. 6 is a diagram showing a state of an actual printed photo print in which a print image is inserted in each section in the present embodiment, and FIGS. 7 and 8 are diagrams in which the print image is inserted in each section in the related art. It is a diagram showing the state of an actual printed photo print.

  The photographic print paper 11a in the present embodiment has a rectangular shape extending in the left and right directions, and defines the sections 1 to 7 where the print image is to be printed. On the right side of the photographic print paper 11a, sections 2 to 7 are arranged in 2 rows and 3 columns in a rectangular shape whose outline is vertically long. An array printing area 100 is formed by the sections 2 to 7. In the array print area 100, the composite image is printed in each of the sections 2 to 7 as described later, and the array print image PG1 is printed as a whole (see FIG. 6).

  On the photographic print paper 11a, on the left side, which is the opposite side of the array print area 100, an enlarged print area 200 is formed in which a section 1 having a circular outline different from the section shapes of the sections 2 to 7 is defined. In the section 1 of the enlarged print area 200, as will be described later, an enlarged print image PG2 in which a part of one composite image selected from a plurality of composite images is enlarged is printed. In this selection, when the layout shown in the present embodiment is selected in the above-described sheet layout selection, a list of a plurality of composite images is displayed, and selection of one composite image is accepted. Alternatively, the CPU may determine and select at random.

  Referring to FIG. 6, in photographic print 11 of the present embodiment, in array print region 100, composite image G2 is printed in section 2, composite image G3 is printed in section 3, and in section 4 The composite image G4 is printed, the composite image G5 is printed in the section 5, and the composite image G6 is printed in the section 6. The composite images G2 to G7 constitute the array print image PG1.

  In the present embodiment, the composite image G2 to the composite image G5 are formed using a photographic image (up image) obtained by photographing the upper body of two users. The composite image 6 and the composite image G7 are formed using a photographic image (whole body image) obtained by photographing the whole body of two users. Note that all up images or all body images may be used.

  On the other hand, in the photographic print 11 of the present embodiment, the enlarged print image PG2 printed in the section 1 of the enlarged print area 200 is the composite image G1 in which a part of the composite image G2 used in the section 2 is enlarged. It has been. Here, generation of the composite image G1 (enlarged print image PG2) will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the enlarged print image PG2 printed in the section 1 of the enlarged print area 200 uses the composite image G1 obtained by enlarging a part of the composite image G2 used in the section 2, but is selected. The one composite image is processed so as to have a decoration image different from the decoration image of the original composite image.

  Here, when creating a composite image, normally, for a plurality of “captured images” taken by the user, the layout is placed in front of the “background image” and “captured image” that are laid out behind the “captured image”. Based on the “frame image” and “photographed image”, a “processed image” is formed by performing processing such as brightness, eye size, leg length, and the like. Furthermore, “edited images” such as graffiti by the user are synthesized to create a “synthesized image”. Here, images other than “captured image” and “processed image” are collectively referred to as “decorative image”. Call it.

  In this embodiment, the “decorative image” includes “background image”, “frame image”, and “edited image”, but other than “captured image” and “processed image” When an image is included, the image is also included in the “decorative image”.

  Furthermore, among the “edited images”, there may be an image to be synthesized as it is and an image that is not to be synthesized. For example, images that decorate the user's face (makeup tools such as lips and cheeks, disguise tools such as glasses and beards) are synthesized as they are, and “background images” and “frame images” are processed without being synthesized. Also good.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when at least one of “background image”, “frame image”, and “edited image” is not used, or when at least one image is different, “decoration” It can be said that the “image” is different.

  FIG. 7 shows a case where an image with a part of the composite image G2 enlarged is printed on the enlarged print image PG2 printed in the section 1. In this case, a part of the enlarged “frame image” is printed on the background of the person, but there may be a case where it is impossible for the viewer to determine what this part is, and there is a possibility that the person feels uncomfortable. The same can occur when the “edited image” input by the scribing process is enlarged. In addition, in the case of a “frame image”, “background image”, and “foreground image” design that is the same color as the photo print paper, when the print is enlarged with a round outline, the design may not be visible. Decline is possible.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the enlarged print image PG2 printed in the section 1 enlarges a part of the composite image G2, and is different from the decorative image of the composite image G2. Printing is performed using the processed image.

  Specifically, at the time of layout creation processing, what was divided into separate layers such as “frame image”, “edited image”, “captured image (processed image)”, and “background image” In the case of an image to be arranged in 100, printing is performed in a state where all the above layers are combined, and in the case of an image to be arranged in the enlarged print area 200, only “photographed image (processed image)” is used, and “frame image”, “ Printing is performed so as not to synthesize the “decorative image” of the “edited image” and the “background image”.

  In FIG. 6, the “background image” is printed without being combined in the enlarged print area 200, but when only the user is printed, (a) the “background image” corresponding to the photo print design is displayed. When only “captured image (processed image)” is printed on photographic print paper in advance, (b) “background image” for enlarged print area 200 corresponding to “background image” selected by the user When combining and printing, there are three types of printing methods: (c) “background image” corresponding to the design of the photo print is prepared in advance, and combining with the “background image” and printing.

  As a result, for example, when a “photographed image” or “processed image” including a face that is a favorite part of the user is greatly enlarged, only a part of the “frame image” and “edited image” is cut out. Occurrence of discomfort caused by printing is prevented, and only the person is lifted to enhance the design of the photo print. The printed photo print 11 has freshness and attention of the user (customer). Design that attracts.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the case where the enlarged print image PG <b> 2 that has been enlarged to the section 1 and processed to be a decoration image different from the decoration image of the selected one composite image is disposed, Since G2 is an up-image, it is arranged so that the center position of the section 1 matches the center position of the enlarged print image PG2. Thereby, in the enlarged print image PG2, a part of the composite image G2 is enlarged so that the user's face is included. Since the section 1 is circular in the embodiment, the center position of the section 1 is the center position of the circle. When the section shape is not circular, the center position of the section is the center of gravity position of the section shape.

  Further, as another example of the case where the enlarged print image PG <b> 2 that has been enlarged to the section 1 and processed to have a decoration image different from the decoration image of the selected one composite image is arranged, a camera is arranged. Depending on the height, angle, camera settings at the time of shooting (for example, zoom value, focal length, etc.), standing position for guiding the user, etc. It can be assumed in advance. Based on the assumed position, the center position of the section 1 and the assumed position of the face of the enlarged print image PG2 may be arranged to match. For example, it is conceivable that a position that is a quarter of the length of the vertical side of the photographic image is assumed as the assumed position.

  Furthermore, in order to prevent the upper portion of the enlarged print image PG2 that has been enlarged to the section 1 and processed to be a decoration image different from the decoration image of the selected one composite image, from the section 1 It is preferable to arrange so that the uppermost point of the contour is below the upper side or the upper side of the enlarged composite image G2.

  Further, it is preferable to use a well-known face recognition technique to recognize a face shown in the composite image G2 and arrange the recognized plurality of faces or eyes so as to be all within the section 1.

  In addition, when the enlarged print image PG2 is generated using a composite image using an up image, and when the enlarged print image PG2 is generated using a composite image using a whole body image, the enlargement magnification after printing is performed. Should be different.

  In this case, the up image and the whole body image may have in advance a setting value (the image is output by multiplying the width and width of the original image) so that the magnifications are different from each other. Enlarge to fit the size of the area (enlarged print image area 200) (input the width and height of the original image and the resulting height and width (specify the width and height output for the specified image)) May be.

  In addition, in order to meet the user's request for the position or size of the image placed in the enlarged print area, the position of the image placed by the user in the enlarged print area can be adjusted, and the size can be adjusted. You may do it. In this case, it is preferable that the user can select the target sheet layout and perform the above operation on the operation screen for selecting a composite image to be arranged in the enlarged print area or the subsequent operation screen. .

  Further, when a whole body image such as the composite image G6 is used for the selected one composite image, a process for making the decoration image different from the upper end of the section 1 and the decoration image of the one composite image that is enlarged and selected Is arranged so that the upper end of the enlarged print image PG2 that has been subjected to is aligned. As a result, in the composite image G1 (enlarged print image PG2), a part of the composite image G1 is enlarged so that the user's face is included.

  As an example of a process for enlarging a part of the composite image G2 and performing a process for making a decoration image different from the decoration image of the composite image G2, “frame image” and “edited image” are used in image processing, layout creation, and the like. By enlarging the "processed image" before synthesis and overlaying the enlarged "processed image" with frame data having a circular aperture of the same color as the photo print paper on the "processed image", the synthesized image G1 (enlarged print image PG2) can be generated. Due to the same color, the printed composite image G1 is an image that is lifted from the photographic print paper. Further, when design images such as predetermined colors and patterns having a sense of unity are arranged in each of the array print region 100 and the enlarged print region 200, the color corresponding to the design image is not the same color as the photo print paper. It becomes the frame data of the pattern.

  As an example of other processing, a circular composite image G1 (enlarged image) is added by adding an alpha channel of circular type information and referring to the alpha channel when processing a “processed image” enlarged to a predetermined magnification. A print image PG2) can be generated.

  When printing a print image on photo print paper, the conventional layer structure (processing procedure) is to use characters such as “sheet background (background)”, “composite image (photo)”, “date”, etc. from the lower layer. In order to create an outline of the enlarged print area 200, “characters such as dates” are hidden when “frame with alpha channel” is superimposed on the uppermost layer.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, it is preferable to overlay “sheet background (background)”, “composite image (photo)”, “frame with alpha channel” from the lower layer, and “characters such as date” on the top layer. . The same applies to the following embodiments.

  In the present embodiment, the outline of the plurality of composite images included in the array print image PG1 is different from the outline of the enlarged print area PG2, but the user who is printed in the enlarged print area PG2 is photographed. The image inside the “composite image” is used. The same applies to the following embodiments.

  In addition, according to the photo print creation method described above, if the surroundings of the “decorative image” such as “frame image”, “background image”, “edited image”, etc. are of the same color as the photo print paper, a round outline is drawn. When enlarging and printing, there may be a case where a round outline cannot be seen. According to the embodiment, for example, as a different “decorative image”, “frame image”, “background image”, and “edit” If the “image” is not synthesized, a round outline can be clarified in the enlarged print area PG2.

  Furthermore, for example, when a rectangular background design exists in the “background image”, if the image is enlarged and printed, corners of the rectangular background design may be cut off and the rectangular design may be impaired. The design can be improved by making the “background images” different or by using different “background images” for the enlarged print region PG2.

[Other embodiments]
Hereinafter, a photo print of another layout created by the same photo print creation method as the photo print 11 will be described.

(Embodiment 2: Photo print 12)
With reference to FIG. 8, a state of an actual printed photo print 12 in which a print image is inserted in each section in the second embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the photographic print paper 11a is the same, but the difference from the first embodiment is that the array print area 100 is located on the left side and the enlarged print area 200 is located on the right side. Further, the enlarged print image PG2 uses an image G1 in which a part of the composite image G6 (whole body image) used in the section 6 is enlarged and has a different decoration image.

  Thus, also in the photographic print 12 in the present embodiment, the printed photographic print has a freshness and a design that attracts the attention of the user (customer).

  In the photographic print 12, before the print image is printed, each section is defined by a contour line in the photographic print paper 11a as shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 3: Photo print 13)
With reference to FIG. 9, the state of the actual printed photo print 13 in which the print image is inserted in each section in the third embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the photographic print paper 11a is the same, but the difference from the first embodiment is that the outline of the section 1 of the enlarged print region 200 is a pentagon. Furthermore, the enlarged print image PG2 uses an image G1 in which a part of the composite image G4 used for the section 4 is enlarged and has a different decoration image.

  Thus, also in the photographic print 13 in the present embodiment, the printed photographic print is fresh and has a design that attracts the attention of the user (customer). As shown in the second embodiment, the left and right sides of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 may be interchanged. Furthermore, a composite image other than the composite image G4 may be used for the enlarged print image PG2.

  In the photographic print 13, before the print image is printed, each section is defined by a contour line on the photographic print paper 11a as shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 4: Photo print 14)
With reference to FIG. 10, the state of the actual printed photo print 14 in which the print image is inserted in each section in the fourth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the photographic print paper 11a is the same, but the difference from the third embodiment is that the outline of the section 1 of the enlarged print area 200 is a hexagon.

  Thus, also in the photographic print 14 in the present embodiment, the printed photographic print has a freshness and a design that attracts the attention of the user (customer). As shown in the second embodiment, the left and right sides of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 may be interchanged. Furthermore, a composite image other than the composite image G4 may be used for the enlarged print image PG2.

  In the photographic print 14, before the print image is printed, each section is defined by a contour line in the photographic print paper 11a, as shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 5: Photo print 15)
With reference to FIG. 11, the state of an actual printed photo print 15 in which a print image is inserted in each section in the fifth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the photographic print paper 11a is the same, but the difference from the third embodiment is that the outline of the section 1 of the enlarged print region 200 is an octagon.

  Thus, also in the photographic print 15 in the present embodiment, the printed photographic print has freshness and a design that attracts the attention of the user (customer). As shown in the second embodiment, the left and right sides of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 may be interchanged. Furthermore, a composite image other than the composite image G4 may be used for the enlarged print image PG2.

  In the photographic print 15, before the print image is printed, each section is defined by contour lines in the photographic print paper 11a as shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 6: Photo print 16)
With reference to FIG. 12, a state of an actual printed photo print 16 in which a print image is inserted in each section in the sixth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the photographic print paper 11a is the same, but the difference from the third embodiment is that the outline of the section 1 of the enlarged print area 200 is a hexagon.

  Thus, also in the photographic print 16 in the present embodiment, the printed photographic print has a freshness and a design that attracts the attention of the user (customer). As shown in the second embodiment, the left and right sides of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 may be interchanged. Furthermore, a composite image other than the composite image G4 may be used for the enlarged print image PG2.

  In the photographic print 16, before the print image is printed, each section is defined by a contour line on the photographic print paper 11a, as shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 7: Photo print 17)
With reference to FIG. 13, the state of the actual printed photo print 17 in which the print image is inserted in each section in the seventh embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the photographic print paper 11a is the same, but the difference from the third embodiment is that the outline of the section 1 of the enlarged print region 200 is a decagon.

  Thus, also in the photographic print 17 in the present embodiment, the printed photographic print has freshness and a design that attracts the attention of the user (customer). As shown in the second embodiment, the left and right sides of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 may be interchanged. Furthermore, a composite image other than the composite image G4 may be used for the enlarged print image PG2.

  In the photographic print 17, before the print image is printed, each section is defined by a contour line in the photographic print paper 11a, as shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 8: Photo print 18)
With reference to FIG. 14, the state of the actual printed photo print 18 in which the print image is inserted in each section in the eighth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the photographic print paper 11a is the same, but the difference from the third embodiment is that the outline of the section 1 of the enlarged print area 200 is a heart shape.

  Thus, also in the photographic print 18 in the present embodiment, the printed photographic print has a freshness and a design that attracts the attention of the user (customer). As shown in the second embodiment, the left and right sides of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 may be interchanged. Furthermore, a composite image other than the composite image G4 may be used for the enlarged print image PG2.

  In the photographic print 18, before the print image is printed, each section is defined by a contour line in the photographic print paper 11a, as shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 9: Photo print 19)
With reference to FIG. 15, the state of the actual printed photo print 19 in which the print image is inserted in each section in the ninth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the photographic print paper 11a is the same, but the difference from the third embodiment is that the outline of the section 1 of the enlarged print area 200 is elliptical.

  Thus, also in the photographic print 19 in the present embodiment, the printed photographic print has freshness and a design that attracts the attention of the user (customer). As shown in the second embodiment, the left and right sides of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 may be interchanged. Furthermore, a composite image other than the composite image G2 may be used for the enlarged print image PG2.

  In the photographic print 19, before the print image is printed, each section is defined by a contour line in the photographic print paper 11a as shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 10: Photo print 20)
Referring to FIG. 16, the actual printed photo print 20 state in which a print image is inserted into each section in the tenth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the outline of the section 1 of the enlarged printing area 200 is a decagon like the photographic print 17 of the seventh embodiment, but as a difference from the seventh embodiment, Elongated photographic print paper 11b is used in the left-right direction, and the sizes of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 are different. Further, a print area of a decagonal section 8 smaller than the section 1 is formed between the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200, and a print image of the user's face is printed.

  Thus, also in the photographic print 20 in the present embodiment, the printed photographic print has a freshness and a design that attracts the attention of the user (customer). As shown in the second embodiment, the left and right sides of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 may be interchanged. Furthermore, a composite image other than the composite image G4 may be used for the enlarged print image PG2.

  In the photographic print 20, before the print image is printed, each section is defined by a contour line in the photographic print paper 11b as shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 11: Photo print 21)
With reference to FIG. 17, the state of the actual printed photo print 21 in which the print image is inserted in each section in the eleventh embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the outline of the section 1 of the enlarged printing area 200 is a heart shape as in the case of the photographic print 18 of the eighth embodiment, but as a difference from the eighth embodiment, Elongated photographic print paper 11b is used in the left-right direction, and the sizes of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 are different. Further, between the array printing area 100 and the enlarged printing area 200, a heart-shaped section 8 and a section 9 that are smaller than the section 1 are formed, and print images of the faces of the two users are printed. Has been.

  Thus, also in the photographic print 21 in the present embodiment, the printed photographic print is fresh and has a design that attracts the attention of the user (customer). As shown in the second embodiment, the left and right sides of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 may be interchanged. Furthermore, a composite image other than the composite image G4 may be used for the enlarged print image PG2.

  In the photographic print 20, before the print image is printed, each section is defined by a contour line in the photographic print paper 11b as shown in FIG.

(Embodiment 12: Photo print 22)
With reference to FIG. 18, the actual state of the printed photographic print 22 in which the print image is inserted in each section in the twelfth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the outline of the section 1 of the enlarged printing area 200 is an ellipse as in the case of the photographic print 19 of the ninth embodiment. However, as a difference from the ninth embodiment, Elongated photographic print paper 11b is used in the left-right direction, and the sizes of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 are different.

  Thus, also in the photographic print 22 in the present embodiment, the printed photographic print has freshness and a design that attracts the attention of the user (customer). As shown in the second embodiment, the left and right sides of the array print area 100 and the enlarged print area 200 may be interchanged. Furthermore, a composite image other than the composite image G4 may be used for the enlarged print image PG2.

  In the photographic print 20, before the print image is printed, each section is defined by a contour line in the photographic print paper 11b as shown in FIG.

  In the photographic prints in the above embodiment, nothing is printed on the bottom view, so that illustration is omitted. Further, since the rear view is the same as the front view and the right side view is the same as the left side view, the illustration is omitted. The photographic print paper in Embodiments 1 to 9 has a longitudinal length (short side) of about 76 mm and a lateral length (long side) of about 123 mm. In addition, the ratio of the length in the vertical direction to the length in the horizontal direction from the section 2 to the section 5 (hereinafter referred to as “vertical / horizontal ratio”) is 1.25: 1, and the ratio between the length and width of the sections 6 and 7 is 1.4: 1.

  In addition, the photographic print paper in the tenth to twelfth embodiments has a vertical length (short side) of about 61 mm and a horizontal length (long side) of about 153 mm. In addition, the ratio of the length in the vertical direction to the length in the horizontal direction from the section 2 to the section 5 (hereinafter referred to as “vertical / horizontal ratio”) is 1.25: 1, and the ratio between the length and width of the sections 6 and 7 is 1.4: 1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, in the case of the photographic prints in the first to ninth embodiments described with reference to the photographic print 11 in FIG. 6, the printing and sheet discharge directions of the photographic print 11 are the directions shown in FIG. Two photographic prints 11 are printed on one photographic print paper and discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the case of the photographic prints in the tenth to twelfth embodiments described in the case of the photographic print 22 in FIG. 18, the printing and sheet discharge directions of the photographic print 22 are the directions shown in FIG. The sheet is cut by a cutter provided in the printer 600, and two photographic prints 22 are printed and discharged one by one.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the enlarged print image PG2 printed in the section 1 is processed as a process for generating a decorative image different from the decorative image of the selected one composite image. Although the process of enlarging a part of the composite image G2 and not composing the “decorative image” is performed, the present invention is not limited to this process.

  For example, a process that makes the “background image” different or a process that does not synthesize, a process that makes the “frame image” different or a process that does not synthesize, a process that makes the “edited image” different, or a process that does not synthesize, Processing ”and other processing that does not use the selected composite image as it is, but processes the image so that it does not feel uncomfortable when the impression is different and printing is performed in the enlarged print area.

  Specifically, a background image of another design that matches the enlarged image of the enlarged print image PG2 is prepared, and when this background image is synthesized, an edited image that is decorated on the user's face or the like (for example, , Makeup tools such as lips and cheeks, disguise tools such as glasses and beards) may be synthesized as they are, and processing that does not synthesize the “background image” and “frame image” may be performed. Further, even in the “edited image”, there may be an image to be synthesized as it is and an image that is not to be synthesized.

  As mentioned above, although the photographic print creation method and the photographic print creation apparatus in each embodiment of the present invention have been described, the embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. It is. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Photo print production apparatus, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Photo print, 11a Photo print paper, 100 arrangement | printing area, 200 enlargement printing area, 201 Advance customer service Device (pre-user operation machine for sticker vending machine), 210 coin slot, 220 operation monitor, 230 speaker, 300 photographing device (camera for sticker vending machine), 310 camera for photographing, 320 operation monitor, 330, 340 lighting equipment, 400 image editing device (image editing and printing machine for photo sticker vending machine), 410 operation monitor, 420 touch pen, 500 post-service customer service device (post-user operating machine for seal vending machine), 510 operation monitor, 520 Photo sticker receiving port, 600 printer, 1000 controller, 1001 computer Yuta device 1002 control board, 1003 CPU, 1004 HDD, 1005 memory, 1006 a communication unit, 1017 chromakey capture board, 1100 emission control unit.

Claims (6)

A photo print creation method for printing a print image created using a plurality of images taken of a user on photo print paper,
Generating a plurality of composite images respectively using a plurality of the images taken of the user;
Generating an array print image in which a plurality of the composite images are arranged;
Generating an enlarged print image in which a part of the composite image selected from the plurality of composite images is enlarged;
Printing the array print image on an array print area of the photographic print paper, and printing the enlarged print image on an enlarged print area of the photographic print paper,
The step of generating the enlarged print image performs processing to make a decoration image different from the decoration image of the selected one composite image, and prints a portion of the composite image located in the print section area, A method of creating a photographic print, including a process of not printing a portion of the composite image that protrudes from the print section area. The plurality of images obtained by photographing the user include an up image obtained by photographing the upper body of the user and a whole body image obtained by photographing the whole body of the user,
When the enlarged print image is generated using the composite image using the up image and when the enlarged print image is generated using the composite image using the whole body image The photographic print production method according to claim 1, wherein the magnifications are different.   3. The photo print creation method according to claim 1, wherein the selected one of the combined images is enlarged so that the enlarged print image includes the user's face in the print section area. 4. The photographic print paper has a rectangular shape extending to the left and right,
The array print image is printed on the left or right side of the photographic print paper,
The photographic print creation method according to claim 1, wherein the enlarged print area is printed on a side opposite to the array print image. The outlines of the plurality of composite images included in the array print image are square,
The photographic print creation method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a contour of the enlarged print region is different from a contour of the composite image. A photo print creation method for printing a print image created using a plurality of images taken of a user on photo print paper,
Means for generating a plurality of composite images respectively using a plurality of images taken of a user;
Means for generating an array print image in which a plurality of the composite images are arranged;
Means for generating an enlarged print image in which a portion of the one composite image selected from the plurality of composite images is enlarged;
Printing the array print image on the array print area of the photographic print paper, and printing the enlarged print image on the enlarged print area of the photographic print paper,
The step of generating the enlarged print image performs processing to make a decoration image different from the decoration image of the selected one composite image, and prints a portion of the composite image located in the print section area, A photo print creation apparatus including a process of not printing a portion of the composite image that protrudes from the print section area.

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